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GENERAL MANAGER

Bailey Theatre – Camrose, Alberta

Overall Description:
The Board of Directors of the charitable Bailey Theatre Society is seeking an energetic, self-starting, entrepreneurial candidate to bring the vision of the Bailey Theatre to life.  The General Manager will oversee the operation, preservation and growth of a historic theatre that will operate as both a commercial roadhouse and community venue.

 Reporting to the Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing all theatre operations, including scheduling, staffing, programming, contracting and financial administration.
• Overseeing the successful operation of the box office including the marketing and acquisition of third-party partners in the theatre’s regional ticket service
• Overseeing technical, front-of-house, and volunteer staff.
• Developing and overseeing a strong community, public relations and marketing program.
• Enhanced revenue development including earned income, grants and corporate support.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in arts administration or equivalencies.
• Minimum of five years supervisory/management experience in the arts.
• A working knowledge of theatre and entertainment contract negotiations, and experience with the ATAA (Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta) and CAPOCOA (Canadian Arts Presenting Association).  A relationship with LHAT (League of Historic American Theatres) will be required.
• The ability to prepare budgets and control costs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Fundraising and grant procurement skills
• An understanding and passion for the performing arts

Salary will be commensurate with experience and/or education.  Interested applicants should submit the resume and references attention to Ross Shuman by January 22, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is found.

The historic Bailey Theatre in Camrose, Alberta, Canada opened its doors in 1911 as a vaudeville theatre and dancehall.   It is the oldest theatre of its type in Alberta and is a municipal historic site.   A $5.5 million restoration and upgrading project has been on-going for more than two years and a soft opening is planned for the fall of 2010.  This flat floor facility offers 110 permanent seats in the balcony, flexible seating on the main floor, creating a theatre style capacity for up to 400 patrons.  A catering kitchen and separate bistro area will provide the capability to host dinner theatre, receptions and a wide range of uses.  Special attention has been provided by the Board of Directors, architect and consultants to provide a top quality, multi-use facility with strong ties to the community and surrounding area.   Camrose is a city of 17,000 in north-central Alberta with a trading area over 110,000.

Bailey Theatre Society
4949 – 50 Street  Camrose, AB Canada T4V 1P9
(780) 672-5510 – info@baileytheatre.com